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1960s Skateboard Setup (Breakdown)

By Billy James | Updated: March 23, 2023 | Gear

Inspired by the 1960s sidewalk surfing era. Connecting the past with the present for a soulful, surfy riding experience.

Setup Price: $200

Ideal Riding Styles
Surfy Cruising, Carving

Components

Deck

Length
30″ / 76.2 cm
Width
6.75″ / 17.145 cm
Wheelbase
15.75″ / 40 cm

The deck is made of Ash and Mahogany to replicate those old Hobie sidewalk surfer skateboards.

Wheels

Diameter: 60mm
Contact Patch: 28mm
Durometer: 78a

The wheels are 60mm EZ Hawgs by Landyachtz. I haven’t experienced any wheelbite, however I still haven’t pushed it that hard. I might get some Powell G-Slides.

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Trucks

The trucks are small TKPs by Neil Blender’s brand, the Heated Wheel. Replicated after the roller skate trucks they used in the 60s. You can even experiment with aftermarket bushings like RipTide.

Trucks

Head Type: Allen

I chose countersunk because I want to ride this barefoot and not be bothered by the bolts. Allen bolts because I always somehow strip phillips head. Allen allows for more leverage and less likely to strip. More on skate hardware here.

vintage 1960s skateboard

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